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Jul 17, 2016 21:16:42 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2016 21:16:42 GMT
This was also included on Oxford ATG email. This is apparently the version from the WE and not the Curve production as thought. At Oxford from 28th March - 1st April.
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Aug 22, 2016 20:18:48 GMT
Post by theatreliker on Aug 22, 2016 20:18:48 GMT
The Curve production will apparently have 4 songs cut from the production prior to its Broadway run included in it. The cast was also announced this evening.
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Post by jgblunners on Aug 22, 2016 20:46:29 GMT
What's the bet the touring version will go for stunt casting, with pop stars or talent show graduates?
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Aug 22, 2016 21:28:14 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Aug 22, 2016 21:28:14 GMT
The Curve production will apparently have 4 songs cut from the production prior to its Broadway run included in it. The cast was also announced this evening. Ooo - can you spill or not? As for the tour, it will probably have names but you can't fault them for doing that to be honest |
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Aug 22, 2016 21:30:48 GMT
The Curve production will apparently have 4 songs cut from the production prior to its Broadway run included in it. The cast was also announced this evening. Ooo - can you spill or not? As for the tour, it will probably have names but you can't fault them for doing that to be honest I doubt they would have names actually, simply because Grease is a huge draw all by itself |
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Aug 22, 2016 21:47:23 GMT
Post by jgblunners on Aug 22, 2016 21:47:23 GMT
Ooo - can you spill or not? As for the tour, it will probably have names but you can't fault them for doing that to be honest I doubt they would have names actually, simply because Grease is a huge draw all by itself Fair point, I guess I just assumed that because I see Grease as so commercialised. |
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Post by broadwaylover99 on Aug 22, 2016 21:49:23 GMT
I doubt they would have names actually, simply because Grease is a huge draw all by itself Fair point, I guess I just assumed that because I see Grease as so commercialised. I could go either way though really. You never really know what stunt is next for something like Grease |
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Aug 23, 2016 7:30:50 GMT
Post by Jasmine on Aug 23, 2016 7:30:50 GMT
The Curve production will apparently have 4 songs cut from the production prior to its Broadway run included in it. The cast was also announced this evening. I was at the launch last night, and feel the need to qualify this - some casting was announced, not all, so there could be a few 'names' still to come. Djalenga Scott I presume is Rizzo as she sang 'There Are Worse Things I Could Do' and someone also sang 'Greased Lightning', and I can't for the life of me remember his name (sorry!), but I didn't recognise him - I'm thinking he'll be Kenickie? I think he sings GL in the musical. They also quickly mentioned that Darren Bennett (Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Legally Blonde, The Importance Of Being Earnest) would be joining Curve again for Grease, I'm guessing as either Vince Fontaine or Teen Angel? Sorry to disappoint, but there could be some exciting names yet to be announced! |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 23, 2016 8:38:44 GMT
They had better recreate this . . .  Evidence that there really is a God. |
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Sept 10, 2016 22:36:52 GMT
Post by Deleted on Sept 10, 2016 22:36:52 GMT
Birmingham Hippodrome
29 May - 3 June 2017
...which I must say is pretty unusual seeing as the tour always goes to the Alexandra!
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Oct 13, 2016 10:31:19 GMT
Post by jgblunners on Oct 13, 2016 10:31:19 GMT
Email from ATG - Tom Parker from 'The Wanted' to star as Danny Zuko...
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Oct 13, 2016 10:45:24 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 10:45:24 GMT
The shows twitter page has confirmed the casting too...
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Oct 13, 2016 10:59:04 GMT
Post by jgblunners on Oct 13, 2016 10:59:04 GMT
The shows twitter page has confirmed the casting too... 'UKs top boy band' really? does anyone think that? Must say, this is underwhelming, especially after the excitement over the Curve production. Guess it will appeal to a younger audience, though, and possibly get them into the theatre for the first time. We'll just have to wait and see how he turns out.. |
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Oct 13, 2016 11:10:59 GMT
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Post by danb on Oct 13, 2016 11:10:59 GMT
May I be the first to say 'whoooooooooo?'
If my limited knowledge of 'The Wanted' is correct isn't he the blank one? The one you wouldn't remember if someone made you list the members of 'The Wanted'? Y'know, that one? Wasn't on Strictly, wasn't in Glee...that one.
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Oct 13, 2016 11:16:02 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 11:16:02 GMT
He is sexy... least he has that going for him!  I am a fan of The Wanted (I'm not ashamed) and he was always, for me, the disposable one. There is alwayz one in every band, the one that is just there to look pretty or make it look symmetrical! |
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Oct 13, 2016 11:22:02 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 11:22:02 GMT
The level of casting on UK tours is getting worse. I guess if it sells tickets, that's no bad thing!
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Oct 13, 2016 11:39:25 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 11:39:25 GMT
He does hafe a decent voice though... and the role isn't exactly a massive toll emotionally.
He will pull it off... it isn't gonna be a Sarah Harding level of terrible-ness.
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Oct 13, 2016 11:47:20 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 11:47:20 GMT
I don't see why the casting is that bad. The Wanted had 3 top 10 albums, 10 top 10 singles (including two #1s) so at least they were popular. He looks good, can hold a tune and let's face it, 'Grease' is not going to win any acting awards so as long as he can get the lines right he'll be fine. He's no worse casting than Matt Cardle in 'Memphis', Melanie C in 'Blood Brothers' or Jade Ewen in 'Aladdin'.
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Oct 13, 2016 11:50:00 GMT
Post by HereForTheatre on Oct 13, 2016 11:50:00 GMT
Not the biggest fan but it's a bit unfair to lump Jade in with them. She did do ITH before Aladdin and stuff even before that. She wasn't just stunt cast in Aladdin as she was already transitioned into a musical theatre performer.
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Oct 13, 2016 11:56:57 GMT
Post by stevej678 on Oct 13, 2016 11:56:57 GMT
The level of casting on UK tours is getting worse. I guess if it sells tickets, that's no bad thing! Agree with this. I expected this sort of casting so, having never seen Grease on stage before, decided to book the Curve production rather than the tour. Nick Winston usually does a great job with the choreography and I thought a fresh production with a stellar cast would be better than a tired, stunt-casted touring version. |
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Oct 13, 2016 14:38:46 GMT
Post by musicallady on Oct 13, 2016 14:38:46 GMT
Email from ATG - Tom Parker from 'The Wanted' to star as Danny Zuko... I'm sorry but who? |
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Oct 13, 2016 14:43:12 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 13, 2016 14:43:12 GMT
Email from ATG - Tom Parker from 'The Wanted' to star as Danny Zuko... I'm sorry but who? Google is your friend www.google.co.uk |
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Oct 24, 2016 19:06:18 GMT
Post by Deleted on Oct 24, 2016 19:06:18 GMT
I want to see who Sandy will be played by!!
Is teen angel even a big part though?! I swear he does one song in Act two and that's it?
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Oct 24, 2016 20:43:03 GMT
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Post by ptwest on Oct 24, 2016 20:43:03 GMT
I'm sure in the stage version the teen angel acts as a radio announcer in act one and then as the lead singer of the band during the dance sequence. As well as "beauty school dropout" of course. But then it's a long time since I've seen the show so my memory might be hazy.
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Oct 24, 2016 21:28:50 GMT
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Post by shady23 on Oct 24, 2016 21:28:50 GMT
I am still recovering from Bumblescratch so will be giving this a miss...
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